Documentary

Canals: The Making of a Nation

Liz McIvor looks at who built the nation's canal network, who funded it, those who worked on it and how they were regenerated following WWII.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Canals: The Making of a Nation

First Air Date

August 28, 2015

Last Air Date

August 28, 2015

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC One

Heritage
S01E06

Heritage

How the nation's canals were saved following years of postwar neglect, becoming places of tranquillity and popular for boating holidays.

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